Tennis Development Coordinator

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent formed a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South-East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Join us as Tennis Development Coordinator where you will perform administrative tasks and practical activity delivery in the four court Kent Indoor Tennis & Events Arena (KITEA) as well as being part of the wider Kent Sport Team responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive and diverse programme of sport and physical activity sessions and one-off events engaging students, staff and the community in various forms of physical activity.

This role is part time, 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

- Assisting with increasing participation levels at the University of Kent through the planning and delivery of tennis sessions, programmes and competitions suitable for a variety of playing abilities.
- Presenting Tennis to a variety of customers with an awareness of the principles and practice of all Tennis formats, understanding their suitability for different age ranges, abilities and experience. This may include, but is not limited to Mini Tennis, Adult Tennis, Cardio Tennis and Tournament delivery.
- Accurately monitoring the numbers for participation, competition and retention and feeding back to Kent Sport and the LTA on a regular basis.

What you will bring to the role:

- LTA Level 1 (or above) Tennis Coaching Qualification or equivalent
- Practical experience of coaching and engaging different individuals in Tennis activity, drills, practice scenarios and matches appropriate for different ability levels and experience
- Good understanding of coaching formats, principles and practice including the tactical and technical elements of tennis
- Experience of administrating, coordinating and planning tennis activities, events or leagues and good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office packages and social media platforms

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health